Machine for operation of electric generators and/or other machines (The Cleveland Engine)

ABSTRACT

Using this invention, no input fuel is required to sustain operation of electric generators and other machines and devices. This is done using a magnetic motor that has parallel and perpendicular, rotatable shafts and gears to which those generators and other machines are connected along with equally spaced, perpendicular extensions having permanent magnets attached to those extensions and arranged so as to allow repelling magnetic interaction; and where the shafts also have ways of maintaining required spacing and rotational timing to allow the magnets to interact in precise and extremely close proximity a number of times per rotation causing perpetual movement.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of motors and morespecifically to a machine for operation of electrical generators and/orother mechanical machines (The Cleveland Engine). During my patentsearch, I found an insane number of patented magnetic motors which, tome, serves as testimony to our ever present search for a reliable way toproduce the electrical and mechanical power required of our modernlifestyles. Magnetic motors use either the repelling or attractingforces of magnets to cause rotational or linear forces (usually to ashaft of some sort), which are then applied in some manner to theoperation of electrical generators or other machines that requiremechanical power to function. Prior technologies in this field appear tofollow two basic concepts. The first of these two concepts is the use ofa stator (stationary motor part) and a rotor (rotary motor part) whereone part will contain permanent magnets and the other partelectromagnets which must receive an externally generated electric pulseat a precise moment (usually employing sensors) as illustrated in U.S.Pat. No. 6,954,019 (FIG. 7), U.S. Pat. No. 7,075,200 (FIG. 8), and U.S.Pat. No. 7,148,596 (FIG. 9). The other general concept is to usepermanent magnets on both stator and rotor much in the same way as shownin U.S. Pat. No. 6,433,452 (FIG. 10) had it been designed as suchwithout its sliding linear arm. The limitations of the two conceptsabove are apparent.

The primary limitations of the first concept are that it requires inputenergy in order to function properly, electromagnets which add tomanufacturing costs, and it requires expensive sensors as a means totime and send an electric pulse from the external source at the precisemoment in order to create the magnetic field required to perform work.On the other hand, the “death nail” for using permanent magnets on bothstator and rotor is the resistance against continual motion of the rotormagnets caused by the repelling or attracting forces of the statormagnets on one or both sides of said rotor magnets.

This is where my invention proves new, novel, and useful. By utilizing aplurality of rotors (versus a rotor and stator), with magnets attachedto perpendicular extensions from the rotor shafts, and gears affixed tothe shafts, all of the limitations above are eliminated. The rotors aresupported in a manner as to allow interaction between the magnets (nooutside electrical pulse is required to perform work). The gears are seton the shafts so as to bring the magnets in extremely close proximitywith each full rotation (thereby replacing the need for expensivesensors). Furthermore, there is zero magnetic resistance to continualshaft rotation as would be realized in the concept of using permanentmagnets on both rotor and stator.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the invention is that it is completelyenvironmentally friendly—produces no toxic or hazardous waste andpollution.

Another object of the invention is it requires no input energy like gas,diesel, coal, solar, water, wind, waves, etc. . . .

Another object of the invention is it can create both electrical andmechanical output energy.

Yet another object of the invention is it continually produces work forthe life of the propelling magnets, 20 or more years.

Still yet another object of the invention is its operation can be haltedwithout total disassembly.

Another object of the invention is it can be configured to power allfuture electric vehicles, vessels, machinery, etc. . . .

Another object of the invention is can be developed for use in bothdomestic and industrial applications.

A further object of the invention is can be configured to operate aplurality of electrical generators.

Yet another object of the invention is inexpensive to manufacture,Simple to assemble, Easy to operate.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeapparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with theaccompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, anembodiment of the present invention is disclosed.

Every home, vehicle, boat, machine, aircraft, spacecraft, company,and/or any other thing that requires electrical and/or mechanical energywill be subject to this invention in the future. I can't think ofanything more prudent than owning a machine that actually producesenergy at NO COST—the “money tree” of machines—The Cleveland Engine.

This invention is a magnetic motor comprising a number of equallyspaced, perpendicular extensions having a number of permanent magnetsattached to said extensions which are affixed to a plurality ofrotatable shafts wherein said shafts are supported in a manner such asto allow said shafts to rotate and/or slide and allow magnets tointeract with said magnets of other shafts; and where said shaftscomprise a means of maintaining required rotational timing and magnetproximity to ensure maximum or desired repelling, rotational force frommagnetic interaction with each rotation causing perpetual motion; andwhere no electromagnets, internal combustion engines, solar power, etcare employed, making said magnetic motor independent of outside energyrequirements; and where said magnetic motor may be configured to employa plurality of beveled gears to allow for an unspecified number ofoutput shafts.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and includeexemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in variousforms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects ofthe invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate anunderstanding of the invention.

FIG. 1 depicts a top view of the magnetic motor without the motor frameaccording to this invention;

FIG. 2 depicts a front view of the magnetic motor without the motorframe according to this invention;

FIG. 3 depicts a top view of the magnetic motor with the motor frameaccording to this invention;

FIG. 4 depicts a front view of the magnetic motor with the motor frameaccording to this invention;

FIG. 5 depicts a top view of the magnetic motor with frame sleeves fullyextended according to this invention;

FIG. 6 depicts one of a plurality of possible embodiments of the magnetmotor according to this invention;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein.It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may beembodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed hereinare not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for theclaims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the artto employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailedsystem, structure or manner.

It is already well known that when the same “poles” of two magnetsinteract, they cause a repelling force one on the other. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 2, this embodiment of The Cleveland Engine comprises anumber of parallel, rotatable shafts 10, 11 where thereon are affixed anumber of equally spaced, perpendicular extensions 21. Said extensions21 comprise a number of permanent magnets 20 affixed thereon andarranged so as to allow repelling magnetic interaction as the magnets 20pass a center point between the shafts 10, 11 per rotation of saidmagnets 20. The rotatable shafts 10, 11 are the motor's rotors. Themotor has no stator members. The shafts 10, 11 in this embodiment alsocomprise a number of gears of differing lengths 25, 26 to maintainrotational timing. Said gears 25, 26 are aligned to ensure said magnetsare interacting in extremely close proximity a number of times perrotation causing perpetual movement. Therefore, an electric generatorand/or other machine requiring rotational force in order to function 75can be connected to this invention's output shaft 11 to receive saidforce. FIGS. 1 and 2 were intentionally displayed without the M-shapedbase frame 40 to give a more clear view of internal parts.

FIGS. 3 and 4 shows said embodiment above using an M-shaped base frame40 whereas the sections of said M-shaped base frame 40 are identical oneach end of said shafts 10, 11 whereas sections of said M-shaped baseframe 40 contain identical measurements and parts disposed therein withthe exception of pull handle 31 and stop pin 32 being located only onsleeve 30 supporting the front end of shaft 10. Inside said M-shapedbase frame 40 are two slidably disposed sleeves 30 and four bearings 38which, in this embodiment, the four bearings 38 act as a means to allowrotation of said shafts 10, 11 and where the sleeves 30 act as a meansto allow only shaft 10 to slide to different positions within saidM-shaped base frame 40. Used together, the M-shaped base frame 40, thesleeves 30, and the bearings 38 are the means by which rotatable shafts10, 11 are supported in a manner such as to maintain required spacingand allow gears 25, 26 and magnets 20 interaction between said shaftswhen interaction is intended.

The opposing surfaces of said magnets 20 of a rotary shaft 10 interactwith opposing surfaces of magnets 20 of another shaft 11 at a point inbetween the shafts 10, 11 which causes movement of said extensions 21 towhich magnets 20 are affixed. Movement of said extensions 21 transformsrepelling magnetic interaction into a rotational movement of shafts 10,11. Rotational movement of shaft 10, 11 then causes rotation of gears25, 26 thereon firmly affixed. The gears 25, 26 in turn ensure that therotation of shafts 10, 11, extensions 21, and magnets 20 occur withprecision so as to ensure maximum force can be achieved from theopposing surfaces of repelling magnets 20. Connected beforehand to theoutput shaft 11 of this motor, an electric generator and/or othermachine requiring mechanical torque for operation 75 can be operatedwithout consideration for need of outside electric pulses, fuel, etc. ofany kind.

Now, please turn your attention to FIG. 5, which depicts use of saidsleeves 30 to slide shaft 10, its extensions 21, and its magnets 20 intodiffering positions using pull handle 31. Stop pin 32 prevents sleeve 30from being pulled completely out of the M-shaped frame 40. It is alsonoteworthy here that gears 25, 26 are of differing lengths which allowsthis motor to maintain prescribed precise rotational timing of saidmagnets 20 as shaft 10 and its gear 25, extensions 21, and magnets 20are being repositioned or also while said shaft 10 is at rest indiffering positions. The bearings 38 contained on all four ends of theshafts 10, 11 allow continued rotation even as shaft 10 is beingrepositioned. Therefore, sleeves 30, bearings 38, and gears 25, 26 actas the means by which shaft 10 can rotate while sliding or while at restin differing positions. Drawing the pull handle 31 away from theM-shaped frame 40 decreases the proximity of magnets 20 and therebycauses a decrease in the amount of repulsive force between said magnets20 as they continue to spin or a cessation of force altogether.Consequently, pushing the handle 31 towards the M-shaped base frame 40increases the proximity of magnets 20 and in so doing causes the startof shafts 10, 11 rotation or an increase thereof. This is advantageousbecause it allows control of the engines output and/or allows for outputstoppage so that routine maintenance of parts can be achieved.

Moving now to FIG. 6, we see a schematic embodiment of this inventionwhere the output from said invention can be configured and coupled witha plurality of beveled gears 50 to power a number of generators ormachines 75 requiring such force. This rotary invention with itsplurality of rotors is designed to have no stator, doesn't bring intoitself or receive external sources of electrical or other energy.

While the invention has been described in connection with a preferredembodiment, it is not intended to limit the scope of the invention tothe particular form set forth, but on the contrary, it is intended tocover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may beincluded within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by theappended claims.

1. A machine for operation of electrical generators and/or othermechanical machines (The Cleveland Engine) comprising: A number ofparallel, rotatable shafts thereon affixed a number of equally spaced,perpendicular extensions comprising permanent magnets attached to saidextensions and arranged so as to allow repelling magnetic interaction;and where said shafts also comprise a means of maintaining requiredspacing and rotational timing to allow said magnets to interact a numberof times per rotation causing perpetual movement. A magnetic motoraccording to claim 1 wherein said motor comprises a number of rotors andno stator. A magnetic motor according to claim 1 wherein said rotatableshafts comprise a number of gears of differing lengths. A magnetic motoraccording to claim 1 wherein said gears maintain rotational timing. Amagnetic motor according to claim 1 wherein said rotatable shaftscomprise a number of equally spaced, perpendicular extensions. Amagnetic motor according to claim 1 wherein said extensions comprise anumber of permanent magnets affixed thereon to. A magnetic motoraccording to claim 1 where said rotatable shafts are supported in amanner such as to allow gear and magnet interaction between shafts wheninteraction is intended. A magnetic motor according to claim 1 whereinshaft(s) can rotate while sliding or at rest in differing positions.